Hoboken, NJ|News|
Discounted Municipal Garage Parking Extended Through Weekend
Residents can park for $5 per day through 8 p.m. Sunday.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
- Caldwells, NJ
Mike launched The Caldwells Patch in 2009 and is now the senior regional editor for North Jersey.
Mike grew up in Essex County before attending Fairfield University in Connecticut where he was an English-Journalism major and four-year member and captain of the men's tennis team.
Mike worked for several of Hearst Corporation's Connecticut Media Group newspapers, including the Connecticut Post, Greenwich Citizen, Norwalk Citizen and as the managing editor of the New Canaan News and Darien News.
Mike's journalism career began in sports, covering high schools, colleges and the Pilot Pen and U.S. Open tennis tournaments.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Schools Closed as Hopatcong, Sparta Dig Out From Nor'easter
Students get another day off after more than a foot of snow piled up Thursday.
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Wayne, NJ|News|
North Jersey Marine Hurt in Afghanistan Doing 'Great'
Sgt. Aaron Alonso, 25, who lost both his legs in an explosion last week could return to the United States soon.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Morris Township-Morris Plains, NJ|News|
Morris Marine Hurt in Afghanistan Doing 'Great'
Sgt. Aaron Alonso, 25, who lost both his legs in an explosion last week could return to the United States soon.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Marine Hurt in Afghanistan Doing 'Great'
Sgt. Aaron Alonso, 25, who lost both his legs in an explosion last week could return to the United States soon.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ|News|
Nor'easter Blasts NJ, Further Depletes Road Supplies, School Snow Days
Governor declares state of emergency as 14 inches of snow possible in what is expected to be season's biggest storm.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montville, NJ|News|
Nor'easter Closes Montville Schools, Postpones Eighth-Grade Orientation
Travel conditions expected to be treacherous Thursday with more than a foot of snow possible.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Nor'easter Closes Hopatcong Schools, Further Strains Road Salt Supply
'Substantial amount of grit' needed to mix with salt for Hopatcong roads as storm could produce more than a foot of snow.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Nor'easter Closes Madison Schools, Borough Offices
Garbage pickup has been moved to Friday and overnight street parking has been banned.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Pit Bulls Maul Newark Boy, 10, Left Home Alone
Child suffers life-threatening injuries to his face and neck.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
'Spelling Bee' Takes Center Stage at Hoboken High
Students performed the award-winning play, 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' last weekend.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Braces for Nor'easter, Continues Recovery From Past Storms
Parked vehicles impeding on traffic, crosswalks due to mounds of snow.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Cops: Man Reports SUV Stolen After Crashing Into Ditch, Leaving the Scene
Hopatcong resident claimed he made up the story because he didn't have car insurance, police said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Nor'easter Closes Chatham Schools, Municipal Offices
Storm could produce more than a foot of snow and cause power outages.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Be Prepared for Nor'easter's Extreme Weather, Township Officials Warn
Nearly a foot of snow is expected by Friday morning.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Community Feedback Wanted for Governor's Sandy Spending Plan
Mayor asks residents to review $1.46 billion plan for the second allocation of Sandy recovery funds.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Fire Destroys Sparta Home, Burns for Hours
No one was hurt as early-morning blaze guts vacant Rocky Terrace residence undergoing renovations.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Portable Radar Speed Sign Latest Tool for Madison Police
Realogy donates speed sign to help borough's road safety initiative.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Drew Student Faces Drug Possession, Distribution Charges
New Providence teen found with marijuana, a digital scale, packaging materials and other drug paraphernalia, police said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Car Backfires Mistaken as Gunshots, Cause School Lockdowns
Police also respond to parents frustrated they were not notified of the situation.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff